National City, CA (October 3, 2024) A 30-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in South Bay on Saturday. It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m.
Police reported that the driver pulled over after the initial crash and moved the injured pedestrian to the side of the road before driving away.
Paramedics rushed the man to the hospital, but he sadly succumbed to his injuries. The driver was arrested when police located her about eight hours after the collision.
Update (10/14): The victim has been identified as Alejandro Joseph Contreras-Msemaji.
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Hit-and-Run Consequences:
–California Vehicle Code 20002 states that a person who left an accident scene, failed to identify themselves to the others in the accident, and damaged someone else’s property is guilty of misdemeanor hit-and-run.
–A misdemeanor hit-and-run carries a maximum penalty of no more than six months in the county jail and a fine starting at $1,000 dollars. It also requires victim restitution and will result in points on one’s driving record.
–A hit-and-run that results in injury or death is a felony, in accordance with California Vehicle Code 20003.
–A felony hit-and-run that results in a non-serious injury can mean up to 1 year in jail or prison. If the accident resulted in serious injury or death, a judge could give a suspect 2 to 4 years in prison, and a fine ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Like a misdemeanor hit-and-run, it also requires victim restitution and will put points on one’s driving record.
